Los Alamos County Public Works Director Philo Shelton presents his department’s proposed budget during Tuesday’s budget hearings in Council Chambers. Regarding one budget item, Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary asked during the Monday night budget hearing about the postponement of the $2.73 million HVAC project at Mesa Public Library. Deputy Manager Steve Lynne explained the original scope only addressed the library’s HVAC system but it was decided to combine the HVAC system with replacing the libraray’s lighting, saying, ‘It was sort of a natural Read More
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DPU FY18 Proposed Budget Squeaks By Council
Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Manager Tim Glasco presents his department’s budget to County Council during Tuesday’s budget hearings. Ultimately, the $71,462,741 proposed budget squeeked by with council’s tentative approval. It was passed 4-3. Councilors Chris Chandler, Antonio Maggiore and Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary opposed the budget while Councilors Rick Reiss, Pete Sheehey, James Chrobocinski and Council Chair David Izraelvitz voted to tentatively approve it. The main points of contention were rate increases which are: Read More
County Council Tentatively Approves Administrative Services Proposed FY18 Budget
During his budget presentation to County Council Tuesday night, Deputy Manager Steve Lynne reports that for the 26th year the Los Alamos County’s finance department has received the cerificate of achievement for excellence in finance reporting for the FY15 comprehensive annual financial report. He emphasized this is a County-wide achievement. Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary commended the department saying, ‘Congratulations to you and the rest of your team.’ Lynne presented the budget along with Budget and Performance Manager Karen Read More
N.M. 4/Truck Route Delineator Installation Sunday
COUNTY News:
The County of Los Alamos Public Works Department will be installing delineators at the intersection of N.M. 4 and the Truck Route 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23.
For questions regarding this project, contact Los Alamos County Traffic Engineer Daniel Erickson at 505.663.1777 or email Public Works at LACPW@lacnm.us. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Do We Need More Bread And Circus In Los Alamos?
By KHAL SPENCERLos Alamos
I am somewhat perplexed that the County is pushing for a “recreational bond”.
With the county freezing hirings on critical positions in the fire and police departments and with uncertainty on whether the next national laboratory contract will be a for-profit or nonprofit, this does not seem to be the time to burden the county taxpayer with more debt.
Adding more facilities will require not only bond payments but added staffing and budget line items to maintain them. The result will be more of a burden on the
Read More County Council Tentatively Approves Proposed Community Services Budget
Community Services Department Director Brian Brogan presents his proposed budget to Los Alamos County Council during its budget hearing Monday night in Council Chambers. Council tentatively approved the department’s $12,714,679 budget and several budget options including $20,000 for 100 columbarium units at Guaje Pines Cemetery, $65,000 for park maintenance projects, $52,000 for RV hookup at Main Gate Park with the caveat that only conduits will be installed under the asphalt, $13,500 for the Buzz Bus services during the summer concert series, $11,000 for the Buzz Bus Read More
Detailed Recreation Bond Election Information Now Available Online And At County Clerk’s Office
COUNTY News:
To provide voters information, Los Alamos County has created a detailed Recreation Bond election voter information booklet. It is available for download online here, at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office, the County Municipal Building and various County facilities.
Los Alamos County voters will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed $20 million general obligation bond, to be repaid from property taxes for the purpose of designing, acquiring, constructing, purchasing and improving recreation facilities including a multi-generational pool, splash pad and a recreation Read More
County Council Commends Community Development Department; Tentatively Approves Proposed Budget
Community Development Department Director Paul Andrus presents his proposed budget during the budget hearings Monday night in Council Chambers. The department’s budget totals $1,819,685. Council commended the work of the Community Development Department. Councilor Rick Reiss said the department had undergone a cultural shift and he described the shift as almost being historic. It seems, he added, that Los Alamos has turned a corner in becoming homeowner, business owner and contractor friendly. Councilor James Chrobocinski said, ‘You and your staff have done Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Municipal Court Budget
Judge Alan Kirk and Administrative Assistant Juanita McNiel present the proposed budget for Los Alamos County Municipal Court during the budget hearings Monday night in Council Chambers. Council passed 7-0 to tentatively approved the base budget, which totals $564,832. They also approved an additional $9,000 to increase a 3/4 time clerk position to a fulltime position and approved removing $20,000 from the budget and allocating those funds to the Los Alamos Police Department for courtroom security. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Opens Survey, Releases Draft Bike Plan To Acquire Public Input
COUNTY News:
The County opened a brief survey April 13, 2017 on Open Forum requesting information regarding residents’ bicycle use. The information obtained from the survey will be instrumental in helping to further shape the Bicycle Transportation Plan.
To take the survey, use the following link: www.peakdemocracy.com/portals/119/Issue_4829. The public comment period closes May 8, 2017.
The Public Works Department also released a first draft of the Bicycle Transportation Plan, the next step in the County’s efforts to help make Los Alamos a more bicycle friendly community. Read More
